BBC publicity dropped 6 high resolution stills from the celebrity edition at noon on 28 April, offering the first sanctioned glimpse of the full ensemble gathered beneath Ardross Castle’s vaulted ceiling. The Independent article accompanying the reveal confirms filming is now 3 days deep with cameras rolling 24 hours.
The photographs capture Claudia Winkleman flanked by Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie, both in monochrome cloaks that conceal whether they are Faithful or Traitor. A second image frames Olympic diver Tom Daley mid challenge, hauling a wooden crate through torchlight while Joe Marler shouts encouragement.
Wardrobe notes show a palette shift from civilian burgundy to ink blue for celebrities, a visual cue producers say will help viewers track new faces quickly. The Standard reports that costume designer Charlotte Holt chose heavyweight wool to evoke medieval intrigue while allowing discrete microphone wiring.
Set decoration also evolves. An overhead shot reveals a subterranean armoury previously unseen in prior seasons, stocked with replica shields that contestants must retrieve during clue hunts. According to The Sun, hikers accidentally wandered into frame during the shoot, forcing reshoots and inadvertently leaking the location of one secret passage.
Fan analysis of the lighting suggests breakfast room windows have been frosted to prevent time of day clues, an upgrade after viewers deduced schedule patterns in series 3. Every detail in these teasers signals higher production value and deeper narrative layers for the celebrity gamble.
